Quercitron Oak
Quercus velutina
Last reviewed: June 2026
Quercitron Oak (Quercus velutina) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
480"–1200" H × 360"–720" W
Bloom
N/A
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 31 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Quercitron oak is a large native deciduous tree that can reach 40-100 feet tall with a broad, rounded crown. It produces deeply lobed leaves that turn yellow to brown in fall and develops deeply furrowed dark bark with age. This long-lived oak is well-adapted to full sun and average moisture conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Quercitron Oak is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, street edge, mid zone.
- Drops acorns and leaves seasonally
- Requires adequate space for mature size
Wildlife value
Host plant for red-spotted purple butterfly, imperial moth, banded hairstreak.
This oak supports numerous pollinators including native bees and beetles during its spring bloom period. As a keystone species, it hosts hundreds of butterfly and moth caterpillars and provides acorns for wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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